The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 2.5T Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 39,500

€ 68,600

€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo S80 2.5T is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500.
Volvo S80 2.5T
Mercedes E 500
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.9
73
81.5
73.3 in
Width
73 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.8 in
Height
57.9 in
111.6
191
113.1
191.7
191 in
Length
191.7 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 2.5T
Mercedes E 500
3558 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb

Weight Difference:
476 lb
11.8 %

General
Volvo S80 2.5T
Mercedes E 500
AS
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 2.5T
Mercedes E 500
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B5254T10
Engine Code
M 273.971

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5T
228 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5T
251 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
Volvo S80 2.5T
Mercedes E 500
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500
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15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5T
15.61 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 2.5T
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5T
25 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes E 500
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
453 mi
Range
460 mi
Volvo S80 2.5T
453 mi
460 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
181.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
204.5 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5T
181.9 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
407 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 2.5T
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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